Keep Moving Forward

Sometimes a student will have difficulty along the way. Exams, quizzes and exercises can be complicated and students are not expected to pass each of these incremental assessments the first time through the course.

If you do happen to fail an exam you can view your course progress using the course navigation. Here you may be able to see questions you have missed, review study hints and even find direction on additional resources you can review. This is what we refer to as remediation.

If at any time during your online real estate course you have a question for the instructors, you can post it in the course Q&As. Our Q&A system lets you post questions directly to the course instructors, and you can also browse our database of questions and answers from other students in your online class.

Instructors are also available by email and phone during office hours and our staff is available by online chat to assist with technical issues or questions about registration.

A Weekly Study Schedule

A weekly study schedule will make you aware of how much time you actually have each week, and will help you use that time effectively. Look over the Sample Weekly Schedule which one student prepared to gain control of his time. Then read the points that follow; all are important in planning an effective weekly schedule.

Once you have familiarized yourself with the Weekly Study Schedule, click on the "Printable Weekly Study Schedule" link below and print out a blank schedule that you can personalize.

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Take a look at a sample of weekly schedule by opening the image. By creating a weekly schedule you can better plan for how long the course or program will take to complete.

Important Points about a Weekly Study Schedule:

Plan, at first, at least one hour of study time for each hour of class time. Depending on the course and your own study efficiency, you may have to schedule more time later.
Schedule regular study time. To succeed in your program, you need to establish definite study hours. If you do not set aside and stick to such hours on a daily or almost daily basis, you are probably going to lose control of your time.
Plan at least one-hour blocks of study time. If you schedule less than one hour, your study period may be over just when you are fully warmed up and working hard.
Reward yourself for using study time effectively. Positively reinforcing a certain behavior will likely lead to an increase in the probability of its occurrence.
Balance your activities. Allow free time for family, friends, sports, television, and so on in your schedule.
Keep your schedule flexible. When unexpected events occur, trade times on your weekly timetable. Do not simply do away with study hours. If you find that your schedule requires constant adjustments, revise it. After two or three revisions, you will have a realistic, practical weekly schedule that you can follow honestly.

Here are a couple of additional tips that may help keep you on track. The include;

If possible, study in a well-lighted place where you can sit comfortably and be quiet and alone.If your family or roommates don’t keep the same schedule as you and are socializing or relaxing during your optimal study times, plan to go the library or student center. Many places (coffee shop or restaurant) can act as makeshift study lounges as well. If you have one particular spot where you usually do most of your studying, you will almost automatically shift into gear and begin studying when you go to that place.
Stay in good physical condition.You do not want to be prey to quick fatigue or frequent bouts of sickness. Eat nourishing meals; you will probably master a difficult topic more easily if you have had a solid breakfast than if you had only a cup of coffee. Try to get an average of eight hours of sleep a night unless your system can manage with less. Also, try to exercise on a regular basis. A short workout or period of meditation in the morning will help sustain your energy flow during the day.
Use outside study help when needed.Studying with other people can be beneficial if everyone in the group is committed to doing their best work and really helping each other to learn the material. Someone else may be able to clarify concepts that you don’t quite understand, and the camaraderie may be just what you need to keep you going. Some students, however, use studying in groups to procrastinate further. You may end up wasting hours talking about things that have nothing to do with your studies, or simply complaining about how much you don’t want to study. If you become part of a study group, force yourself to ensure that the group stays on track and is helpful to you. Also, keep in mind that questions do come up. When this happens, posting that question online in the Q&As is the easiest and fastest way to get answers from the instructors.

Your Turn!

Open Schedule

Use this or any other planner to write down your schedule. Print out a copy and carry it with you. Refer to it often to help stay on track!

Now it's your turn! Open and create your first study schedule and then revisit it in a week after putting it into practice. Remember, it's your time! A set schedule will help you make the most of it! (P.S. Don't forget to post in the Q&As after the first week just to let us know if this process is working for you. This creates accountability in the process which is beneficial to most students.)

And remember, we're here to help!